Medicare National Coverage Determinations (NCD) Manual (Pub. 100-03), Ch. 1 § 80.6
Intraocular Photography
80.6 - Intraocular Photography
(Rev. 1, 10-03-03)
CIM 35-39
Intraocular photography is covered when used for the diagnosis of such conditions as
macular degeneration, retinal neoplasms, choroid disturbances and diabetic retinopathy,
or to identify glaucoma, multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system
abnormalities. Make Medicare payment for the use of this procedure by an
opthalmologist in these situations when it is reasonable and necessary for the individual
patient to receive these services.